Not only is Helmut Jahn the architect behind a new tower planned for 1000 S. Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, but this new building is expected to stand at a whopping 86 stories — a height that would make this one of the tallest buildings in Chicago.

According to Crain's and the drawings, the tower is expected to contain both rentals and condos, but the exact breakdown between these residences is not known. It's also unknown when this new 86-story tower proposal will be presented to the public, but a community meeting may not be too far off. With a flurry of new exciting proposals, the South Loop area is one to truly keep an eye on in the coming months.

Honestly, we're at a loss for words.

It's frankly amazing how quickly development/proposals are popping up. While this seems exciting, there are a million of questions that are swirling in our heads.

The main one - how is there enough demand for this many new units?

Things are surely getting interesting and we are curious to see how it all plays out. Stay tuned.